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Will it become a reliable driving force in rebuilding management?

Am I the only one who feels that Alfa Romeo’s steps toward the future are light? I think this proud Italian brand has its sights firmly set on the path it should take. With this small electric SUV, Junior Elettrica.

It’s hard to imagine that Alfista, a longtime brand fan, was looking forward to a compact SUV. Still, there is a high possibility that it will become a reliable driving force in rebuilding the company’s management.

Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Speciale (UK specification)

The traditional Alfa Romeo lineup consisted of three cars: the Tonale, Giulia, and Stelvio. With the addition of juniors, the company’s top management predicts that it will be able to significantly expand its market share. I’m also looking forward to being able to bring back former users of Mito and Julieta.

Alfa Romeo is also stepping up its offensive in the UK. The company plans to open six new dealerships by 2025. This will increase the number of locations to 30 in total. Let’s take a test drive to see if we can get the number of business negotiations that will please the increased staff.

Autocar has already test driven the Junior Elettrica. It was a Veloce spec with 282ps, and was equipped with a tight suspension for an exhilarating driving experience. The vehicle height was 25mm lower, and the 20-inch wheels fit snugly into the fenders.

However, it is the milder specifications that are gaining more support in the UK. It is estimated that the Speciale I test drove this time accounts for 60% of the total.

Taillights reminiscent of Maserati The interior of the car is spacious

The UK-spec Junior Elettrica Speciale gets 18-inch wheels, high-quality audio and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The driver assistance system will also be more functional than the base grade.

In terms of appearance, Veloce is actually more attractive. When viewed from the side, the gap between the tire and wheel arch is surprisingly noticeable. People who are not familiar with cars might mistake it for the Peugeot e-2008.

Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Speciale (UK specification)

Still, the boomerang-shaped taillights are reminiscent of the old Maserati 3200GT. The sculptural Scudetto front grille also creates a memorable look.

The basic framework of Junior Elettrica is Stellantis Group‘s e-CMP. It is a platform that is used not only by the Fiat 600e and Jeep Avenger, but also by the aforementioned e-2008.

The suspension is a strut type at the front and a torsion beam type at the rear. The drive motor is mounted on the front and has a maximum output of 156ps. The capacity of the driving battery is 54kWh. These are also shared with the e-2008, but Alfa Romeo explains that they have been tuned independently.

The interior uses items from the Stellantis Group, skillfully creating a luxurious feel. The high center console gives the impression of sitting low in the car. The meter monitor with cowl is a homage to history.

The interior space is spacious for this class. Five adults can sit comfortably. The luggage compartment capacity is also large at 400L.

High sophistication regardless of mode Ride comfort is good

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